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Everyone who joins the My Four Wheels team benefit s from nothing to pay for the first 2 weeks of their franchise, 2 FREE driving school weeks per year thereafter, the ability to earn an extra 2 FREE franchise weeks for good performance and also have the option of either £400 cash back every year or £10 reduced from their fees for franchise contributions.
The below matrix is based on our most popular franchise with a nearly new car, an average lesson rate of £32 and the driving instructor taking a reduced £10 weekly fee for insurance contributions.
| Hours per week | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| YEAR 1 | 24 | 32 | 40 |
| Fees from pupils | +£768 | +£1024 | +£1280 |
| Franchise fees (inc car) | -£210 | -£210 | -£210 |
| Fuel spend | -£65 | -£90 | -£115 |
| Car insurance | -£10 | -£10 | -£10 |
| Weekly income | £483 | £714 | £945 |
| Hours per week | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| YEAR 2 & 3 | 24 | 32 | 40 |
| Fees from pupils | +£768 | +£1024 | +£1280 |
| Franchise fees | -£190 | -£190 | -£190 |
| Fuel spend | -£65 | -£90 | -£115 |
| Car insurance | -£10 | -£10 | -£10 |
| Weekly income | £503 | £734 | £965 |
Transform your career with driving instructor training in Gillingham. Join the UK's fastest-growing driving school and benefit from guaranteed pupils in the Gillingham area. Our flexible 6-7 months course fits around your existing commitments, making career change accessible and achievable.
Start earning in Gillingham before you fully qualify. After passing Part 2, apply for a trainee licence and teach real pupils while completing Part 3.
Train at your own pace around your current commitments in Gillingham. Our part-time and intensive training options let you qualify while maintaining your existing job.
Start earning immediately in Gillingham with our job guarantee. We provide a steady stream of pupils so you can build your teaching business with confidence.
Combine online study through our Academy platform with practical in-car sessions in Gillingham. Learn theory at home and practise skills on the road.
Get 24/7 access to our online training platform with video tutorials, mock tests, lesson plans, and progress tracking — all included in your Gillingham training.
Every student in Gillingham is different. Working with a variety of personalities requires an open and adaptable mindset. If you enjoy meeting new people and helping them learn, this career is for you.
A positive, encouraging approach makes a huge difference for learners in Gillingham. Celebrating small wins and maintaining an upbeat attitude helps students build confidence behind the wheel.
Busy roads in Gillingham can be stressful for learners. Your ability to stay calm and reassuring during challenging driving situations will set you apart as an instructor.
Every learner in Gillingham progresses differently. The best instructors adapt their teaching style to match each student's needs, whether they're nervous beginners or confident drivers needing fine-tuning.
Spotting small errors early helps learners in Gillingham develop good habits from the start. Your keen eye for detail ensures students learn to drive safely and correctly.
You must have held a full UK driving license (or an approved foreign license) for at least three years.
You cannot have been banned from driving in the last five years and should have no more than six penalty points on your licence.
We'll send you everything you need — your training manual, key driving-instructor study books, and access to the My Four Wheels Academy online platform.
Log in anytime, 24/7. Work through interactive lessons, watch videos, and take unlimited mock tests until you're confident and ready.
You'll be guided by a dedicated Part 1 specialist who'll answer your questions and help you stay on track.
Pass the DVSA Theory and Hazard Perception tests and build the foundation for your driving instructor career in Gillingham.
After Part 1, you'll develop advanced driving skills to reach DVSA instructor standard — precision, planning and professional control on Gillingham roads.
You'll receive 8 hours of in-car training through our tailored Buddy System. We pair you with another trainee who matches your learning style.
The Academy supports your in-car sessions with Part 2 video tutorials, progress tracking and interactive quizzes.
Pass the DVSA Part 2 driving test and demonstrate safe, confident, professional driving ability on Gillingham roads.
Learn to structure lessons, give clear feedback, adapt to different learner needs, and manage on-road risk. These are the core skills for instructing in Gillingham.
Practise teaching real driving skills under expert supervision in Gillingham. Combined with online learning, this intensive programme prepares you thoroughly for the final exam.
The My Four Wheels Academy provides Part 3 video demonstrations, lesson planning tools, and mock assessment scenarios to build your confidence as a Gillingham instructor.
Pass the DVSA Part 3 exam and become a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor, ready to teach in Gillingham and beyond.
After passing Part 2, apply for a DVSA Trainee Licence. Start teaching real pupils and earning income in Gillingham while completing Part 3.
Gain invaluable hands-on experience teaching real students in Gillingham under the support of the My Four Wheels team and trainers.
Continue training through the Academy, combining online learning and in-car coaching to refine your instructional skills before your final exam in Gillingham.
Gain real teaching experience, start earning sooner, and complete your training with the confidence of a working instructor in Gillingham.
Book quality driving lessons in Gillingham with DVSA-approved instructors. Flexible times and competitive prices.
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